Glossary
AVCHD
AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras
that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images.
BD·J
Some SO-Video discs contain Java applications, and these
applications are called BD-J.
You
can enjoy various interactive
features
in
addition
to
playing normal video.
BD-L1ve
This is aBO-Video (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that supports the
new functions such as Internet connection, etc. in addition to the
BONUSVIEW function.
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g.,
5.1
channel)
before it
is
decoded into its various channels.
BONUSVIEW (Final
Standard
Profile)
This is aBO-Video (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1) that
supports the new functions such as Picture-in-picture, Secondary
Audio, and Virtual Package, etc.
Deep
Color
Deep Color
is
a name for device that can reproduce greater color
gradation (4096 steps) when connected
to
a TV that supports the
deep color with HDMI cable.
You
can enjoy exceptionally rich,
natural-looking colors, with smooth, detailed gradation and minimal
color banding. [A lower color gradation (256 steps), without deep
color, will be reproduced if connected
to
a TV which does not support
deep color. The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit
the connected
TV.)
DivXIBDssl
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media
files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that
maintains a relatively small file size.
DNS Server
A server which acts like a telephone directory and translates Internet
domain names into IP addresses.
Dolby
Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio.
Dolby
Digital
Plus
Multi-channel audio and higher audio quality
is
made possible using
Dolby Digital Plus. SD-Video supports up to
7.1
channel output.
Dolby
TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD
is
a very high quality audio format that reproduces the
studio master audio. BD-Video supports up to
7.1
channel output.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on
some discs into fewer channels.
DTS (Digital
Theater
Systems)
This surround system is used
in
many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are
possible.
DTS·HD
DTS-HD is a high-quality, sophisticated audio format used
in
movie
theaters. Previous DTS Digital Surround-compatible equipment can
play DTS-HD as DTS Digital Surround audio. SD-Video supports up
to
7.1
channel output.
DTS·HD
High
Resolution
Audio
This is a signal format achieved
by
improving the previous DTS,
DTS-ES and DTS96/24 formats. II is compatible with sampling
frequency 96 kHz/48 kHz. BD-Video supports
up
to
7.1
channel
output.
DTS-HD
Master
Audio
This is a lossless audio format and compatible with 96 kHzI7.1ch
or
less.
In
addition, faithful reproduction of the master audio is enabled
f:t~
using lossless audio encoding technology. BD-Video supports up to
~
7.1
channel output.
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Dynamic
range
Dynamic range
is
the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low
volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
Film
and
video
DVD-Video are recorded using either film
or
video. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
Film: Recorded
at
24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30
frames per second as well). Generally appropriate for
motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally
appropriate for TV drama programs
or
animation.
Frames
and
fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see
on
your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
Frame
Field Field
eA
frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but
picture quality
is
generally belter.
eA
field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but
there is no blurring.
Gateway
IP address of the electronic device providing Internet access.
Usually called a router IP address. (e.g., 192.168.0.1)
HDMI
(High-Definition
Multrmedia
Interface)
HDMI is a digital interface for consumer electronic products.
Unlik.e
conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video
and audio signals on a single cable.
Hub
Used for connecting more than one device to the network.
IP
address
A set of numbers which distinguish each device on the network when,
for example, connected to the Internet. When using a
PC
in
a LAN to
access a
PC
or device that is not included
in
the LAN, the IP address
is called the 10cailP address. (e.g., 192.168.0.10)
JPEG
(Joint
Photographic
Experts
Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If
you select JPEG
as
the storage system
on
digital cameras, etc., the
data will
be
compressed
to
1/10-1/100 of its original size. The benefit
of JPEG is less deterioration
in
picture quality considering the degree
of compression.
LAN
(Local
Area
Network)
A group of linked devices
in
a company, school
or
home.
Indicates the boundaries of a particular network.
Local
storage
This storage area is used as a destination for sub contents for playing
virtual packages
on
SO-Video.
LPCM
(Linear
PCM)
These are a kind of PCM format.
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on
CDs.
MP3 (MPEG
Audio
Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio
to
apprOXimately one tenth of its size without any significant loss of
audio quality.
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